> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: /docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# DeepSeek

> Use DeepSeek models in your BoostGPT AI teammates

## Overview

DeepSeek offers powerful AI models with specialized reasoning capabilities. DeepSeek R1 is particularly strong at complex reasoning and analytical tasks.

## Available Models

> [card] DeepSeek V4 Flash
>
> **2 credits** • Fast, low-cost general-purpose model with a 1M context window. Good for everyday conversations and high-volume tasks.
>
> * 1M context window
> * Good reasoning (reasoning model)
> * Speed: Fast • Cost: Low
> * Model id: `deepseek-v4-flash`

> [card] DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision
>
> **2 credits** • Experimental vision variant of V4 Flash. Same 1M context and pricing; images are billed as input tokens.
>
> * 1M context window
> * Excellent reasoning (reasoning model)
> * Speed: Fast • Cost: Low
> * Vision: images supported
> * Model id: `deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp`

> [card] DeepSeek V4 Pro
>
> **5 credits** • Higher-performance tier for complex reasoning, with enhanced logical and analytical capabilities.
>
> * 1M context window
> * Excellent reasoning (reasoning model)
> * Speed: Medium • Cost: Low
> * Model id: `deepseek-v4-pro`

## Setup

### Using BoostGPT-Hosted API Keys

**1. Select DeepSeek Model**

In your BoostGPT dashboard, select DeepSeek V3 or R1 when creating or configuring your bot.

**2. Choose Your Model**

* **DeepSeek V3**: For general chat and conversations
* **DeepSeek R1**: For complex reasoning and analysis

### Using Your Own DeepSeek API Key

> [tab] Dashboard Setup
>
> **1. Navigate to Integrations**
>
> Go to [app.boostgpt.co](https://app.boostgpt.co/integrations) and select **Integrations**
>
> **2. Select DeepSeek**
>
> Find and click on the **DeepSeek** provider
>
> **3. Add API Key**
>
> Enter your DeepSeek API key and select which AI teammates will use this key
>
> **4. Save Configuration**
>
> Click save to apply your custom API key

> [tab] Core SDK
>
> ```javascript bot.js theme={null}
> import { BoostGPT } from 'boostgpt';
>
> const client = new BoostGPT({
>   project_id: process.env.BOOSTGPT_PROJECT_ID,
>   key: process.env.BOOSTGPT_API_KEY
> });
>
> // Create bot with DeepSeek model
> const botResponse = await client.createBot({
>   name: 'My DeepSeek Bot',
>   model: 'deepseek-v4-pro',
>   instruction: 'You are a logical and analytical assistant.',
>   max_reply_tokens: 1000,
>   status: 'active'
> });
>
> if (botResponse.err) {
>   console.error('Error:', botResponse.err);
> } else {
>   console.log('Bot created:', botResponse.response);
> }
> ```

> [tab] Router SDK
>
> ```javascript router.js theme={null}
> import { Router, TelegramAdapter } from '@boostgpt/router';
>
> const router = new Router({
>   apiKey: process.env.BOOSTGPT_API_KEY,
>   projectId: process.env.BOOSTGPT_PROJECT_ID,
>   defaultBotId: process.env.BOOSTGPT_BOT_ID, // DeepSeek bot
>   adapters: [
>     new TelegramAdapter({
>       telegramToken: process.env.TELEGRAM_TOKEN
>     })
>   ]
> });
>
> // Router handles DeepSeek automatically
> router.onMessage(async (message, context) => {
>   // Custom commands only
>   if (message.content === '/help') {
>     return 'I use DeepSeek for reasoning!';
>   }
>
>   return null; // Let DeepSeek handle it
> });
>
> await router.start();
> ```

## Model Selection Guide

> [accordion] DeepSeek V3 - General Chat
>
> **Best for:**
>
> * Customer support chatbots
> * General conversations
> * Simple queries and responses
> * Cost-effective deployments
>
> **Cost:** 1 credit per request (very affordable)

> [accordion] DeepSeek R1 - Reasoning Tasks
>
> **Best for:**
>
> * Mathematical problem solving
> * Code analysis and debugging
> * Logical reasoning tasks
> * Complex analytical work
>
> **Note:** Reasoning model with min 2000 completion tokens
>
> **Cost:** 2 credits per request

## Next Steps

> [card] [Reasoning Models](/docs/providers/reasoning-models.md)
>
> Deep dive into DeepSeek R1

> [card] [Model Comparison](/docs/providers/model-comparison.md)
>
> Compare DeepSeek with others

> [card] [SDK Reference](/docs/sdk/core/api-reference.md)
>
> Full API documentation

> [card] [Provider Overview](/docs/providers/overview.md)
>
> See all providers


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